Characteristics of components of the social and personal competences of senior students

Abstract

The article analyzes different approaches of domestic and foreign researchers to the concept of social and personal competence. The author defines the components of social and personal competence and provides their characteristics. The article uses the theoretical method of research, namely: analysis of scientific sources, comparison, generalization and systematization of scientific data to characterize the components of social and personal competence of senior students. The article provides separate characteristics of scientific and pedagogical approaches on social and personal competence of senior students. On the basis of the analysis of the domestic source base, the author concludes that there is a dominance in the scientific space of a separate study of the phenomenon of social and personal competence. The documents of the Council of the European Union and other international organizations, which define the essence of social and personal competence, are analyzed, and it is emphasized that they are considered together. The author considered the constituent elements of both social and personal competence and stated that they should be considered together. Based on the generalization of domestic and foreign scientific developments, it was concluded that social and personal competence consists of the following components: communication skills and cooperation; critical and creative thinking, which are constantly developing; such an integral characteristic of a person who is able to identify and realize his capabilities and the capabilities of others, peculiarities and needs, to develop, improve and implement his educational and life plans, as well as to make choices and bear responsibility for them based on a system of values, which ensures the ability to self-determination.